Minnesota Joe Posted August 19, 2000 Share Posted August 19, 2000 So I was (relatively) bored one day while trying to get ideas for creating my own maps. Then I had a great idea. I went to this little site I know: www.terraserver.com While there I downloaded sattelite images of my town, North Mankato, MN (circa 1994). I zoomed into my neighborhood and printed out the image. I quickly went to work designing a large-sized map based exactly on my neighborhood. It was so easy, especially since I live in a middle-class suburban area which is mostly flat. The only hard part was putting all the damn two-story houses in. There is a river dividing Mankato [proper] from North Mankato. Two large bridges traverse the river and link the two towns. So long story short, my felow North folk (played by American Airborne) courageously attempted to defend our town from the bastard Mankato army (played by Waffen SS). Though unsuccessful, I had lots of fun playing this scenario because it was well...in my own back yard. I was obviously bored and am bored at the moment because I am not playing CM. Why am I not playing CM? I don't know. ------------------ Ah scheist. [This message has been edited by Minnesota Joe (edited 08-18-2000).] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minnesota Joe Posted August 19, 2000 Author Share Posted August 19, 2000 Guess what house is mine and win a prize! ------------------ Ah scheist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mirage2k Posted August 19, 2000 Share Posted August 19, 2000 The big one? -Andrew ------------------ Throw me a frickin' smiley, people! Your one-stop-shop for gaming news is www.SiegersPost.com ! Hit it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minnesota Joe Posted August 19, 2000 Author Share Posted August 19, 2000 Whoops double post. Oh well, might as well put another block'o houses in there... ------------------ Ah scheist. [This message has been edited by Minnesota Joe (edited 08-18-2000).] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dittohead Posted August 19, 2000 Share Posted August 19, 2000 I think it is the house with the years supply of electrical tape and 50 cages of hamsters in the backyard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maastrictian Posted August 19, 2000 Share Posted August 19, 2000 I have to admit, I've done the same thing with the Harvard Square (Cambridge MA) area. The two ~20 story buildings in the area were the real problem. (Block house on a square of level 19 terrain.) --Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorak Posted August 19, 2000 Share Posted August 19, 2000 Been thinking of doing one of my Neigborhood. Since I live in a Rual setting with lots of hills and rivers... Just lazy I guess... Lorak ------------------ proud commander of the CCT's Chinchilla Commando Teams [This message has been edited by Lorak (edited 08-18-2000).] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod Posted August 19, 2000 Share Posted August 19, 2000 When are you going to do the "Battle for Mount Kato"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baker350 Posted August 19, 2000 Share Posted August 19, 2000 I found it...check your email Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grognerd_Fogman Posted August 19, 2000 Share Posted August 19, 2000 The one, in a van, down by the river?? ------------------ Thanks for Athskin! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Galanti Posted August 19, 2000 Share Posted August 19, 2000 Now, to really do this right, you need to go get a topological map at www.topozone.com . You gotta make sure those eleveations are correct Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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